Benjamin Moore → Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Benjamin Moore Evening Grove 1526
The closest Sherwin-Williams colour is Eclipse (SW 6166), at ΔE 3.67 — close.
Eclipse is the closest Sherwin-Williams makes, but at ΔE 3.67 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore to Sherwin-Williams are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Eclipse really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.67close
- LRV
- 13.59Benjamin Moore is 13.72
- Hex
- #6B6757#6F664E in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Benjamin Moore and Sherwin-Williams publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Eclipse reads slightly lighter than Evening Grove in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Sherwin-Williams options
Worth knowing if Eclipse is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Reptile VS 370ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Cocoon SW 6173ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Aggregate VS 355ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Evening Grove 1526 matched across all 13 brands →